Food gardening tips and stories

August is a quiet month in the garden, and that's exactly why it matters. What goes in the ground now is what you'll be picking in January. Kristy Plumridge from Green Hills Farm shares five things to plant this month, from tomatoes started under cover to seed potatoes, peas, salad greens and strawberry runners, along with what she's learned growing each one in West Gippsland. Plus why the best gardening advice usually comes from the person standing next to you.

Creative Harvest returns 23 and 24 January 2027, opening food gardens across West Gippsland for our tenth year. Subscribe for program and ticket news.

At Creative Harvest, we believe that food is never just food. It is a story, a connection, a labor of love, and a community effort. Each dish is carried from paddock to plate by people who know the land and one another. That’s why we are deeply grateful to have Gippsland Jersey as a sponsor of our Creative Harvest Afternoon Tea. On the day of the event, Gippsland Jersey will supply the cream, milk, and butter used in the freshly baked scones, lovingly prepared by the CWA Drew

Style & Comfort: Just what we want from our Merry People gumboots If you’ve ever wandered through a paddock, garden or country market and ended the day with sore feet or blisters, you’ll know just how important good footwear really is. At Creative Harvest, we celebrate practical creativity, regional living and doing things well, and that’s exactly why we’re thrilled to have Merry People as the major sponsor of our Creative Harvest Afternoon Tea Party. Gone are the days when g

Sally and Ruth from Pepperberry Flora showcase their sustainable floral creations. Sustainable floristry gets talked about a lot, but it’s often flattened into buzzwords or aesthetics. It’s not just about using fewer roses or skipping foam, it’s a whole set of choices. Whether you’re buying flowers for an event or to have on your kitchen bench, these three questions will help you cut through the noise and make more considered decisions. We sat down with Sally and Ruth, the ta

Next year, we’re embracing a new rhythm. Instead of our traditional open edible-garden weekend, Creative Harvest 2026 will feature a beautifully curated Creative Harvest Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday 25 January, paired with six hands-on workshops across the same weekend. 👉Take me to tickets! This new format allows us to keep the heart of Creative Harvest beating strong while making the event more sustainable for our volunteers, our gardens, and our community. You can read mo